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Belvidere High School

Public | 9-12 | 509 students

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3 stars

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6 reviews of this school


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Posted September 25, 2010

Fights numerous times a year, no cameras, they are on the third Principal in 3 years! Academically deficient. NO computer courses. Teachers were good, but so many cuts, no parent involvement with academics; just sports. Many good young teachers were let go.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2008

I graduated two years ago and little old belvidere high was awesome. You know everyone there, which was great. The other three bad reviews is a bunch of bull. There are no bomb threats everyday like pburg and there area is real safe. If sports are more important to a student than their academics then go to the less safe pburg or easton.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 29, 2007

this school is horrible, they have no clue what their doing, the only things that i learned were in machine shop.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 1, 2006

The academics at BHS are just as good as most schools in the area. I graduated in 2001 and had the best 4 years there. They are not the greatest at sports, but it is a safe school and as a teacher I would be very comfortable sending my child there.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted December 19, 2005

Poor academics, poor foreign language options, limited school sports.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted February 24, 2005

Quality of academic programs is poor. If your child is involved and excellent in sports this is not the school for them.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Arts Literacy

The state average for Language Arts Literacy was 92% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2012.

150 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and math. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Language Arts Literacy

All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White96%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged97%
Special education67%
General education99%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant95%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a

Math

All Students85%
Female85%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White86%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Non-economically disadvantaged86%
Special education17%
General education95%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant85%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the High School Proficiency Assessment (HSPA) to test students in grade 11 in language arts literacy and math. The HSPA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New Jersey. Students are required to pass the HSPA in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 59% in 2012.

128 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Biology I

All Students70%
Female73%
Male65%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White69%
Other ethnicityn/a
Economically disadvantaged53%
Non-economically disadvantaged72%
Special educationn/a
General education74%
English language learnersn/a
Non-migrant70%
Limited English Proficient Current Plus Formern/a
Limited English Proficient Formern/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New Jersey used the New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) to assess high school students in Biology. The New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT) is standards-based, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of New Jersey. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the New Jersey Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See New Jersey's state standards

Source: New Jersey Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 54%
Hispanic 3% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 1% 8%
Black 1% 17%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 11%N/A30%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A12
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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809 Oxford Street
Belvidere, NJ 07823
Phone: (908) 475-4025

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